"shimmy" sound from from driver side tire

[blipblop]

I got new tires about 5k miles ago. For some reason, when I have my windows down I hear this sound that sounds amost like metal "clink" that increases and decreases with speed.

I'm just wondering what would be a cause of this? A wheel bearing? It's only from the front driver side wheel area.

Thanks

 

[richardycc]

a nail in the front driver side tire??

 

[reallyscrued]

Possible to record the sound? Make/Model/Year of car?

My guess would be worn tie rod ends/ failed lower control arm bushings, loose strut/shock mounts. You really need to jack up the front of the car and do some jimmy-ing with a crowbar to find what's acting loose.

There nearly 100 things that could be wrong with it though so its best just to take it to a trusted mechanic who can put it up on a lift for you or drive it around with you.

 

[her209]

Is the sound still there while going straight or only on turns?

Jack up the car and rotate the individual tires manually.

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: richardycc
a nail in the front driver side tire??

 

[exdeath]

Originally posted by: blipblop
I got new tires...

Double check your lug nuts and use a torque wrench.